Baylor County

Ecosystem Overview

The Baylor County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Baylor County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Lake Kemp, Baylor County hosts 809% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Baylor County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Kemp

+809% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Hogna antelucana

Very Common27 obs.

Anemone berlandieri

Ten-petal anemone

Very Common11 obs.

Bombus sonorus

Sonoran Bumble Bee

Very Common10 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Very Common8 obs.

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Tetraopes mandibularis

Very Common7 obs.

Androstephium coeruleum

Common5 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Common5 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Common4 obs.

Geomys bursarius

plains pocket gopher

Common4 obs.

Rabidosa rabida

Rabid Wolf Spider

Common4 obs.

Rabidosa punctulata

Common4 obs.

Microtheoris vibicalis

Occasional4 obs.

Syrbula admirabilis

Handsome Grasshopper

Occasional4 obs.

Batyle suturalis

Occasional4 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional4 obs.

Astragalus nuttallianus

Texas-pea

Occasional4 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional3 obs.

Leptysma marginicollis

Rare3 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Rare3 obs.

Epicauta atrata

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Baylor County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Kemp

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Baylor County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Baylor County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Kemp

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Kemp

+809% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Hogna antelucana

Very Common27 obs.

Anemone berlandieri

Ten-petal anemone

Very Common11 obs.

Bombus sonorus

Sonoran Bumble Bee

Very Common10 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Very Common8 obs.

No image

Tetraopes mandibularis

Very Common7 obs.

Androstephium coeruleum

Common5 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Common5 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Common4 obs.

Geomys bursarius

plains pocket gopher

Common4 obs.

Rabidosa rabida

Rabid Wolf Spider

Common4 obs.

Rabidosa punctulata

Common4 obs.

Microtheoris vibicalis

Occasional4 obs.

Syrbula admirabilis

Handsome Grasshopper

Occasional4 obs.

Batyle suturalis

Occasional4 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional4 obs.

Astragalus nuttallianus

Texas-pea

Occasional4 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional3 obs.

Leptysma marginicollis

Rare3 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Rare3 obs.

Epicauta atrata

Rare3 obs.

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